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50 useful verbs in French
Whether you're at beginner, intermediate or advanced level in French, you'll always need to know some vocabulary, especially verbs, to...
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Manon Dewitte
Jul 34 min read
Vocabulary: 40 words to follow the Olympics in French
The Olympic Games ("les Jeux Olympiques") start in a few weeks, and you may be lucky enough to attend? Whether you're in Paris or any...
Manon Dewitte
Jun 193 min read
10 French idioms to talk about summer
Summer has just begun in France (and the rest of the northern hemisphere). It's an eagerly-awaited moment for the French, who found...
Manon Dewitte
Jun 126 min read
50 useful French slang words to speak like a French
Like all languages, French has an informal, colloquial vocabulary. It's not "official" French, which means you won't learn these words in...
Manon Dewitte
Jun 55 min read
Vocabulary: At the doctor's in French
Suddenly feeling unwell while in France? Don't panic, going to the doctor's in French will give you the opportunity to practice... I'll...
Manon Dewitte
May 84 min read
What is the difference between "savoir" and "connaître" ?
In the same way as "voir" and "regarder", the verbs "savoir" and "connaître" are closely related and often confusing. In this short...
Manon Dewitte
Apr 175 min read
Venir, revenir, retourner, rentrer... French verbs of movement
You're probably confused about all these verbs, and... that's normal! They're very similar, but this article should help you understand...
Manon Dewitte
Apr 108 min read
French connectives
To write a clear, organized text in French, you'll need little linking words that serve to articulate your ideas and arguments. These are...
Manon Dewitte
Apr 35 min read
Vocabulary: 35 phrases for a physical description in French
Describing a person's appearance can be useful for a variety of reasons, such as giving compliments (or drawing up a sketch at the police...
Manon Dewitte
Mar 274 min read
What is the difference between "jour" and "journée"?
Not always clear on the distinction between "jour" and "journée"? Find out how to use these two words correctly! Un jour "Un jour" is a...
Manon Dewitte
Feb 284 min read
The plural of compound nouns in French
A compound noun ("un nom composé") is a noun made up of several words, linked together by a hyphen ("le centre-ville"), a preposition...
Manon Dewitte
Feb 146 min read
Valentine's Day: vocabulary and expressions to talk about love in French
Today is Valentine's Day, the celebration of lovers. In France, some couples go to restaurants or give each other little gifts like...
Manon Dewitte
Jan 104 min read
Vocabulary: winter in France
Winter started a few weeks ago in the northern hemisphere, and a cold snap is currently hitting France 🥶 The perfect opportunity to...
Manon Dewitte
Dec 28, 20236 min read
100 useful sentences in French
Are you going to France soon, but only know how to say "bonjour" and "merci"? Don't panic, if you're only staying a few days, you don't...
Manon Dewitte
Apr 28, 20235 min read
120 words and phrases to talk about work in French
You have decided to change your life and move to France? Then you will probably go through the stage of job search! That is why I have...
Manon Dewitte
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Language registers: Speak the right French at the right time.
In French, there are 3 registers of language ("registres de langue"), also called "levels" of language: "niveaux de langues": standard,...
Manon Dewitte
Mar 31, 20233 min read
10 French idioms to speak like a native French-speaker
Idioms exist in all languages and are often part of everyday language and conversation! They don't really make sense when you read each...
Manon Dewitte
Mar 29, 20232 min read
J’aime, j’aime bien, j’adore… How to talk about your tastes in French?
The verbe “aimer” is particular, he can mean “to love” but also “to like”, according to the context. To talk about a person Aimer +...
Manon Dewitte
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Le verlan
« Elle est ouf cette meuf ! », « Il est teubé ton reuf ! », « Il s’est fait pécho par les keufs »… You don't understand a word? It's...
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